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What was weird about the 1860 election?
The Election of 1860 demonstrated the divisions within the United States just before the Civil War. The election was unusual because four strong candidates competed for the presidency. The Republican Party was relatively new; 1860 was only the second time the party had a candidate in the presidential race.
What are the 3 major flaws of the Electoral College?
Three criticisms of the College are made: It is “undemocratic;” It permits the election of a candidate who does not win the most votes; and. Its winner-takes-all approach cancels the votes of the losing candidates in each state.
How many candidates did the electors choose for President?
However they might be chosen, each elector was instructed to vote for two men for president — not one for president and one for vice president, two men — either of whom the elector thought would make a good president. But at least one of the two had to be from a state different than the elector himself.
What are the disadvantages of the Electoral College?
Disadvantage: Polarizes the Political System. The electoral college encourages a two-party system and rewards candidates who have broad appeal. A direct popular election would make it more possible for third-party candidates to succeed and would also encourage political parties to become more radical and extreme.
Which states will have a disproportionate voice in choosing our Presidents?
Ohio, Nevada, Iowa and Florida will have a disproportionate voice in choosing our presidents, as they have for many, many election cycles. And there is your doomsday prophecy – yes some of them have higher populations, but overall, the TOTAL population candidates must AGGRESIVELY pander to is 1% of the total population.
How many votes did the framers of the constitution hold?
They held at least sixteen votes on this one issue. The options they considered included selection by state legislators, selection by the national legislature, and an electoral system. They even considered direct election of the president, as many today propose, but rejected that idea.